Basketball News
Cavs Forward Larry Nance Jr. Likely Out For Season
SLAMonline - 28 Apr 2021 14:00
In a loss to the Washington Wizards on Sunday, Larry Nance Jr. broke his thumb and will likely be out for the remainder of the season with the injury. A key part of the rotation, this puts the Cavaliers in a tough spot a...
Russell Westbrook Considers Himself As One Of A Kind
SLAMonline - 28 Apr 2021 13:00
Russell Westbrook has proven himself as a player that can impact the game in many ways. After a handful of seasons in Oklahoma City averaging a triple-double, he's shown his worth with the Wizards, especially during thei...
Nets clinch; 'Eyes on bigger things,' Nash says
ESPN - 28 Apr 2021 07:12
The Nets on Tuesday became the first Eastern Conference team to lock up a spot in the postseason -- "a nice first step" for a group that has been plagued by injuries, coach Steve Nash said.
Kings sign Chimezie Metu to standard NBA contract, and waive Chris Silva
InsideHoops - 28 Apr 2021 20:18
The Sacramento Kings have signed forward-center Chimezie Metu to a multi-year contract, according to Kings General Manager Monte McNair. And in a subsequent move, the team has waived forward Chris Silva. Metu had been wi...
Cavs' Love sorry for outburst: 'That wasn't me'
ESPN - 28 Apr 2021 19:31
Cavaliers forward Kevin Love has apologized for his on-court tantrum Monday night, saying his behavior was out of line and out of character.
Cavs forward Taurean Prince undergoes ankle surgery
InsideHoops - 28 Apr 2021 18:07
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Taurean Prince underwent successful left ankle arthroscopic surgery yesterday at the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in New York City, New York. Prince missed the Cavaliers' previous three ...
Raptors sign forward Freddie Gillespie
InsideHoops - 28 Apr 2021 17:55
The Toronto Raptors have signed forward Freddie Gillespie. Gillespie, 6-foot-9, 245 pounds, is averaging 5.3 points, 3.6 rebounds, 1.0 blocks and 16.0 minutes in 10 games with the Raptors across two 10-day contracts (Apr...
Denver Nuggets Set to Aquire G-League Affiliate Grand Rapids Drive
SLAMonline - 28 Apr 2021 15:56
The Denver Nuggets have been one of the few NBA franchises not to have a G-League affiliate, but for the 2021-22 season, that is set to change. On Tuesday, the Nuggets officially announced that they had acquired the Gran...
RJ Barrett Calls Derrick Rose's Career 'Amazing'
SLAMonline - 28 Apr 2021 15:44
Derrick Rose has had one of the most eventful NBA careers in recent memory, and his teammates recognize the accomplishments he’s made thus far. New York Knicks forward RJ Barrett told K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago...
Rockets Could Be Without John Wall For Remainder Of Season
SLAMonline - 28 Apr 2021 15:00
With the worst record in the NBA, the Houston Rockets have extremely low expectations for this season. While they have a handful of talented players, it appears as if they will be without their starting point guard for t...
Russell Westbrook Makes Triple-Doubles Look Easy. They're Not.
The New York Times - 28 Apr 2021 15:00
Westbrook, the Washington Wizards guard, is on track to average a triple-double for the fourth time in five seasons, making it seem almost routine. So why doesn't everyone do it?
Bucks to offer COVID-19 vaccinations to fans
ESPN - 28 Apr 2021 02:41
The Bucks are offering COVID-19 vaccinations to fans attending their game Sunday against the Nets.
Aussie playmaking guard Giddey to enter draft
ESPN - 28 Apr 2021 02:05
Josh Giddey, a 6-foot-8 Australian guard and projected lottery pick, is entering the 2021 NBA draft, his agents told ESPN on Tuesday.